Indulge in a remarkable culinary experience with this dish, featuring a harmonious combination of sustainably sourced and exquisitely flavourful scallops.
- Dish Type: Starter
- Serves: 2
- Preparation time: 15 mins
- Cooking time: 10 mins
- Difficulty: Easy / Medium
Ingredients:
8 Hand-Dived Scallops
50g (cooking) chorizo, chopped
50g granny smith apple, chopped
50g shallot, chopped
100g sugar
250g apple juice
50g parmesan, finely grated
1x avocado
Coriander to garnish
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Clean and prepare the Scallops. Rinse the scallops under cold running water several times. Pat them dry with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture.
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To make the Chorizo Jam, add the oil, chorizo, onion and apple to the pan on a medium heat. Cook for a few minutes.
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Add the sugar and apple juice to the pan and reduce until you get a jam consistency.
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To make the avocado purée, blend an avocado until smooth, about 30 - 40 seconds.
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Grate the parmesan onto a baking sheet and microwave for 30 seconds.
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Oil the scallops and season to taste.
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Cook scallops until golden, approximately 1-2 minutes per side.
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Serve in half scallop shells with avocado puree and chorizo jam, and parmesan crisp.
Serves 2 people as a main course with a side or 3 people as a starter.